¶1dissenting.
¶2I respectfully dissent. Congress never intended to provide veterans with a mechanism to avoid their child support obligations. The majority’s acceptance of the VA’s interpretation of 42 U.S.C. § 662(f)(2) ignores the public policy in favor of making parents accountable for support of their children. I am of the opinion that to the extent disability benefits replace retirement benefits, they can be garnished.
¶3I would affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.